Calabria Family Wines 2014 The Iconic Grand Reserve Shiraz (Barossa Valley) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Calabria Family Wines 2014 The Iconic Grand Reserve Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Rating
89
Price
$151
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
12/1/2018
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From 100-year-old vines revived by the Calabria family themselves, this is a broody, robust red that needs time in the cellar. Ripe plum and dark berry, dark chocolate, pepper and plenty of charred oak dominate the nose. The palate dials the richness up another notch, coating the tongue like a wool blanket with more plush fruit and toasty, chewy oak. This is a beast of a wine at the moment and needs a few more years to settle. Drink 2020–2038. Christina Pickard

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About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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